In this special teaching on parshah Vayeitzei, Steve Meeks explores Jacob’s journey to Haran and back. As he does so, Steve speaks to paths on our own journeys in life. Join us as Steve draws lessons from the leave-takings of Beer Sheva, the fearsome vision at Bethel, and the exhausting work of Haran. In the end, […]

After a brief overview of the main topics in Vayeitzei, we explore the curious Aramaic word “memra” which occurs in the ancient Aramaic translation of this parshah and which John makes reference to in his gospel. Moving on, we reflect on Jacob’s interactions with the character named “Red” and a new character named “White.” Lastly, […]

In this continuation of the Torah Project, we finish our look at Laban, focusing on how Laban is the Bible’s model image of a “fool.” After exploring Laban’s foolish characteristics in chapter 31, we dip into the book of Proverbs which has much to say on the matter. We end the topic with the question, “What […]

Continuing the Torah Project series in Genesis, we focus on Laban as the context for discussions regarding false teachers and an important principle regarding good words from a wicked person. We also ask the question, “What are the dynamics of sharing a ‘word’ from the Lord with others?” and we look into the concept of ownership. […]

Join Beth Tikkun as we continue our Torah Project series. In this lesson, we discuss the longest paragraph found in the Torah and attempt to understand what God is trying to convey to us through it. We also delve into what is the true source of our problems, and how God has custom designed the solution for each […]

Join Beth Tikkun as we continue our Torah Project series. In this lesson, we explore the story of Jacob’s arrival in Haran and his encounter with Rachel. How is this story similar to, yet very different from Eliezer’s encounter with Rebecca? We then look at Laban’s treachery toward Jacob, and the first four sons Leah bore to Jacob. We […]